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Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic ZS10

Portability
96 Imaging
40 Features
35 Overall
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Canon PowerShot A3500 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
Portability
91 Imaging
37 Features
46 Overall
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Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic ZS10 Key Specs

Canon A3500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2013
Panasonic ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
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Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic ZS10 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic ZS10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the A3500 IS (16MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A3500 IS was launched 24 months after the ZS10 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the A3500 IS grades against the ZS10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Panasonic ZS10

		

		

			
 A3500 IS ZS10 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2011Newer by 24 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Canon A3500 IS

		

		

			
 ZS10 A3500 IS 
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Panasonic ZS10

		

		

			
 A3500 IS ZS10 
Focus manually  Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic ZS10 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A3500 IS has got outside measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS10 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the A3500 IS and the ZS10.
Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic ZS10 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3500 IS and ZS10 is 96 and 91 respectively.
Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic ZS10 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic ZS10 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The pic below will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A3500 IS and ZS10.
Plainly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon A3500 IS to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent A3500 IS provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic ZS10 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon A3500 IS Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS10 Portrait photography highlights
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 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 offers face detect focusing
 manual focus not available
 lack of manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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 MP count decent (14MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 can't use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon A3500 IS
Street photography with Panasonic ZS10
67
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides focus by touch
 lighter than competition (135g)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
65
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides touch to focus
 lighter than competition in class (219 grams)
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon A3500 IS
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS10
38
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 offers tracking focus
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 low battery power (200 per charge)
 no phase detect AF
47
 excellent zoom range (24-384mm  16.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 features tracking focus
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 bad battery (260 CIPA)
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon A3500 IS Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS10 Travel photography details
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 lighter than competition (135g)
 provides focus by touch
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 low battery power (200 CIPA)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
 lighter than competition in class (219 grams)
 provides touch to focus
 MP count decent (14MP)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (24mm)
 great zoom (384mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 bad battery (260 CIPA)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon A3500 IS
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS10
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 pretty wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 lack of manual exposure
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 low battery power (200 shots)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
42
 pretty wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 bad battery (260 CIPA)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon A3500 IS Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS10 Vlogging features
34
 pretty wide (28mm)
 touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect focusing
 lighter than competition (135g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 doesn't have mic support
34
 pretty wide (24mm)
 touchscreen capability
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition in class (219g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have mic support
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Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3500 IS and Panasonic ZS10
 Canon PowerShot A3500 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A3500 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-07 2011-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 3.00 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 135 grams (0.30 lbs) 219 grams (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 shots 260 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $115 $350